Mechanical & Electrical Technician

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician to join our team at Slough Sewage Treatment Works, SL1 9EB. As a successful candidate, you will use your mechanical & electrical knowledge as well as your experience to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair as appropriate, mechanical plant and associated electrical equipment in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision, allowing us to ensure that all of our sites remain operational for the benefit of our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact, and you will be actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites.

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• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns.
  
• Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process, including diagnosing complex faults and performing repairs during incidents.
  
• Providing technical advice based on up‑to‑date technical knowledge, and offering training or support for technical trainees if required.
  
• Working on a variety of equipment, including pumps and associated control gear, 3‑phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSDs, automatic valves and penstocks, flow, level and pressure measurement, PLCs, variable speed drives, chemical handling and dosing equipment.
  
• Participating in a stand‑by rota following the relevant training.
  

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• Time‑served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi‑skilled” capacity.
  
• Ideally upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosing, testing, installing, modifying or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
  
• For individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only, we will look to develop the right people to dual‑skilled status.
  
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
  
• Physical fitness required, with ability to work in confined spaces after completing appropriate training.
  
• Valid driving licence essential; all necessary equipment, such as vehicle and tools, will be provided.
  

Slough – SL1 9EB

38 Hours Monday‑Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby & overtime opportunity increasing earnings by a potential £8,000‑£10,000. All PPE and tools are provided.

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• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
  
• Standby rota payments & overtime can increase earning potential by up to a further £8,000‑£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
  
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
  
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution, maximum 12% with 2× employee contribution.
  
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
  
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
  
• Generous paternity leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
  
• Enhanced maternity leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
  
• Access to a wide range of benefits to support health and wellbeing, from annual health MOTs and physiotherapy to Cycle‑to‑Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
  

Find out more about our benefits and perks (please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment).

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need passionate and skilled people committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats or anything else, just let us know – we’re here to help and support.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.